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Drug & Alcohol Support

There are a large range of both legal and illegal substances that can cause you harm in one way or another. Some are physically addictive, some are psychologically addictive, but all are dangerous. 'Substance misuse' includes the use of illegal drugs but also the misuse…

E-cigarettes & Vaping

Why not switch to vaping and ditch the smoke? An estimated 2.9 million adults in Britain enjoy e-cigarettes (also known as vaping). They can safely be used instead of cigarettes as a source of nicotine which reduces harm. They can also be used alongside behavioural self-help tools as a way to quit. Here you…

Flu Vaccines

Flu can be serious - even fatal - so ensure you get your flu jab. Find out where you can get your flu vaccine here. Flu vaccination, sometimes known as the flu jab, is available every year on the NHS to help protect adults and children at…

Get Active

If you're not as active as you should be you are putting your health and quality of life at risk. To stay healthy or to improve health, you need to do two types of physical activity each week: aerobic and strength exercises.  Adults should aim…

Healthy Living Pharmacies

In Wolverhampton community pharmacies are (or are working towards becoming) accredited Healthy Living Pharmacies.  As well as providing medicines, Health Living Pharmacies provide free, friendly and accessible advice about health and wellbeing.  They are able to offer professional advice and support on a range of areas…

Healthy Start Vitamins

Free Healthy Start Vitamins in Wolverhampton In Wolverhampton, all pregnant and breastfeeding women and children can receive healthy start vitamins for free or by handing in their healthy start vouchers. Healthy Start vitamins are important because: 8% of children under five in the UK don’t…

A Little Trip To The Dentist

Your children could be consuming more sugar than you realise, putting them at risk of tooth decay, weight gain and even type 2 diabetes. Simply taking a little trip to the dentist can help you better understand what food and drink contains sugar, what alternatives…

Lose Weight

Being a healthy weight means you're at less risk of developing preventable diseases such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Click on the sections below to find out more.

NHS Health Check

Everyone is at risk of developing heart disease, stroke, diabetes, kidney disease and some forms of dementia. The good news is that these conditions can often be prevented – even if you have a history of them in your family. The FREE NHS Health Check…

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)

Nicotine replacement therapy has been available for 3 decades. It has a well-recognised record of effectiveness and safety.  Many people who have used NRT to stop smoking in the past and found that it didn't work, usually find it's because not using the products correctly or…
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